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delved (into)

verb

past tense of delve (into)

as in explored

to search through or into we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring

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According to a Meta news release, the team explored hundreds of designs, from all-caps to literal handwriting.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Another group explored an area near a post-and-rail fence where workers had hit a large rock structure when installing posts.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026

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The researchers also examined fatal crashes, looking at drivers’ ages, alcohol involvement, the number of people in the car and the model year of cars, as newer cars may have more safety features that prevent distraction.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The children, who went barefoot and shirtless, tried on Gajdusek’s shoes and socks and examined the texture of his skin.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

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